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BG13 XTJ

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 106,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 92,690 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,071 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteoriated

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,812 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,338 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to wear low.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,725 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,820 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 15,122 miles

Cut NSF tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2017 15,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Cut NSF tyre outer sidewall

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,392 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 11,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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BG13 XTJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 64,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG13 XTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG13 XTJ registered?

BG13 XTJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is BG13 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 XTJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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